Commanders' Sonny Styles poised for immediate success as rookie
Sonny Styles is the perfect Dan Quinn linebacker, and he could be set to make an immediate impact.
Succeeding in the NFL is far from a guarantee. Plenty of first-round picks take time to get adjusted to the NFL, and plenty never pan out at all. However, there are some rookies who just seem like perfect fits on their team and it's hard to imagine them not succeeding.
This is the case with the Washington Commanders and Sonny Styles. The Commanders grabbed Styles with the No. 7 pick, and many immediately felt like the linebacker would be perfect with Dan Quinn .
Styles wasn't even expected to last until pick No. 7, with many mock drafts having the Titans grab him at No. 4.
On paper, the fit makes complete sense. The Commanders struggled over the middle last season as it became apparent that Bobby Wagner had lost a step. Now, Styles is primed to step right in and provide the defense with a jolt of energy and athleticism.